One World, One Time
This week, our Editor-in-Chief, Suzanne Wong wrote her weekly editorial on the train from Zurich to Geneva. This long journey led her to muse about the world’s railway systems and how we can thank them for the General Convention of Time and the 24-hour clock. Discover more about this fascinating period of horological history in One World, One Time.
The Happy Winner
Last December, we held a competition to win the B Dimension Collection necklace by Bucherer worth CHF 2,500. The lucky winner was Micaela O from Nuvolera, Italy; congratulations to her. There will be a new competition next week, so stay tuned for that.
Ulysse Nardin’s Patrick Pruniaux Presents the Diver X Skeleton
You have most probably noticed that we have a fantastic new mobile studio called the ShowCase where we can present watches in the highest resolution – go to our YouTube channel for more info. We have been having a lot of fun with it presenting all kinds of watches, but for this video, we let Ulysse Nardin’s Patrick Pruniaux take command of the controls to present the brand’s latest Diver X Skeleton himself.
Edouard Meylan
If there is one thing we love more than watches, it is the people that make them. GMT’s Editor-in-Chief Brice Lechevalier sits down with Edouard Meylan from H. Moser and Cie. to talk about the Streamliner Perpetual Calendar, customer tastes, and the future of watch events. Discover the interview here.
The Origins of the Chronograph
In this educational new series, we learn about the origins of different elements of the watch and the watch industry. This week, our correspondent Grégory Gardinetti delves into the history of the chronograph.
Piaget The 355
If you are thinking of going to the cinema this week, why not try the Academy Award nominee, The 355, featuring Piaget as the exclusive watch and jewelry partner. Not only will you be entertained by this fast-paced spy thriller, but you can do some watch and jewelry spotting too!
Vacheron Constantin Les Métiers d’Art for Infinite Horizons
WorldTempus’ Marie de Pimodan takes a retrospective look at the last three decades of Métiers d’Art timepieces at Vacheron Constantin, with Christian Selmoni, the manufacture’s Director of Style and Heritage.
Elegance Reborn
David Chokron talks about how formal elegance is making a return to the watch world with a selection of timepieces that will definitely up your style. Discover wristwatches from A. Lange & Söhne, Breitling, Chopard, Omega, Patek Philippe, and more.
New Watches Out This Week
For new watches out this week, we have A. Lange & Söhne’s Zeitwerk Honeygold “Lumen”, a brand-new Speedmaster from Omega, an unexpected timepiece from Zenith called the Lupin The Third , and a fabulous new red Chanel editions. Click on the links to get all the details.
Millenium Watch Book – Tourbillon Edition
This week we are previewing four tourbillons from our Top 50 tourbillons of the modern age. Discover the Escape II double tourbillon from Purnell that has diamonds encrusted into its cages, the 11th Hybris Mechanica from Jaeger Le-Coultre, the Excalibur Double Tourbillon from Roger Dubuis, and the RM012 from Richard Mille.
Zakaa – A Bridge to Africa with Deremi Adjidahun
Wrapping up this week’s news, check out Suzanne Wong’s video interview with Deremi Adjidahun where they talk about everything from the typical Nigerian watch customer to wedding watches, De Bethune, and stories that cannot possibly be told!
